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West Virginia Offers Cell Phone for Low Income Families at No Cost

If you haven’t heard that the government is giving away free cell phones in West Virginia. Today you will see how to qualify for a free cell phone. The qualifications you need to be eligible for a new and free cell phone and service in 2016. The service called lifeline. Lifeline is a government supported program that offers a free cell phone and service to low income families. The program is available in West Virginia.

Safelink Wireless Lifeline service is powered by Tracfone that offers free perks with your government phone. No contract, No cost or fees and you get 250 minutes and unlimited text messages a month for free. The minutes replenish every month. If you run out during that month you can purchase additional airtime. You can buy TracFone cards at a local retailers like Dollar General, Family Dollar, Simple Mobile Solutions, Walmart, CVS, Kmart, Target, Radio Shack, Walgreens, and Rite Aid stores or online.

How do I qualify? If you currently receiving any assistance or participating in programs from the State of West Virginia you may qualify for the phone.

-Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
-Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
-Federal Public Housing Assistance and Section 8
-National School Lunch (Only Free Program)
-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
-Food Stamps
-Medicaid
(noted it could be additional services that qualifies for the Lifeline program)

Resources – visit www.safelink.com.

How do i apply and what do I get when I receive the Free wireless cell phone at No cost in West Virginia:

250 Free minutes and unlimited Free texts replenish every month for local and long distance within the United States, voicemail, call waiting and caller ID. Remember there is no activation fee, no contract, no fees. However the program is only provided to low income families. Only one cell phone and service is allowed per household in West Virginia.